Comparison

LuSID Synthesizer vs Harmonics//

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LuSID Synthesizer

Create synthwave music with a powerful, intuitive synthesizer. Features a multi-voice engine, versatile filter, built-in sequencer, and a range of effects. Record and share your creations easily.

Highlights
  • Eight-voice polyphony with unison
  • Audio-rate filter envelope
  • Built-in 4-64 step sequencer
  • Tape-style delay, chorus, distortion, reverb
  • Neon Liquid-Glass interface
  • Record and share WAV files
Features
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LuSID Synthesizer — a SID-inspired SwiftUI synth with a synthwave heart. Eight-voice polyphony with detune-and-spread unison, audio-rate filter envelope, classic SID-flavoured ring modulation and pulse-width modulation, plus a built-in 4 to 64-step sequencer and tape-style delay, chorus, distortion, and lush reverb. Wrapped in a neon Liquid-Glass interface that matches what's playing — magenta sequencer steps that bloom lime when active, a gradient cyan oscilloscope that traces your output in real time, and a synthwave horizon that rolls under the step grid. FOUR TABS SYNTH — oscillator (triangle, sawtooth, square, noise) with PolyBLEP anti-aliasing. Custom Cytomic state-variable filter (low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, notch) with drive and self-oscillating resonance. Audio-rate filter envelope. LFO with pitch, cutoff, PWM, and pan destinations. Ring modulation. Distortion (lo-fi, broken, cubed, bitcrush, mangled). Chorus. Delay. Reverb (plate, room, hall, cathedral). Big rotary knobs, all the modulation routing visible. SEQUENCER — 4 to 64 steps. Tap-to-place notes with the chromatic note picker. Per-step ratchets (1x, 2x, 3x) and held-legato notes for gate-length variation. Tempo from 60 to 440 BPM, gate length 5 to 150 percent of step. KEYBOARD — two-octave touch piano with multi-touch chords and slide-to-play, velocity slider, octave switcher (C2 to C6). RECORD — capture everything you hear (filter, drive, delay, reverb, the full chain) to a WAV file in the app's Documents folder, then share via the iOS share sheet. 5 to 60 seconds per take. LuSID is built for the moments when you want to make sound, not learn software. No menus, no preset hunting, no tutorials. Tap a step, sweep a knob, hold a key. The app treats every parameter as performance. NO ACCOUNTS. NO ANALYTICS. NO TRACKING. NO ADS. LuSID does not collect any data, make any network requests, or contain any third-party SDKs. Recordings stay on your device until you choose to share them.

About

Harmonics//

Effortlessly improvise music with evolving backing tracks across various genres. Discover melodies and create expressive soundscapes without needing music theory knowledge. Designed for both experienced musicians and beginners to explore sound and find creative flow.

Highlights
  • Generate backing tracks across genres
  • Intuitive melodic keyboards for improvisation
  • Explore diverse musical moods
  • Dynamic accompaniment with evolving grooves
  • Adjust tempo, energy, and instrumentation
  • Minimalist interface for creativity
Features
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Harmonics// transforms improvisation into an effortless musical experience. Choose a mood, select a groove, and instantly begin playing over rich, evolving backing tracks inspired by jazz, funk, neo soul, ambient, pop, Latin, and more. Whether you are an experienced musician or someone simply exploring sound for the first time, Harmonics// helps you discover melodies that feel expressive, emotional, and alive. Designed to feel inspiring instead of technical, Harmonics// generates dynamic accompaniment with tasteful drums, basslines, harmony, and atmospheric textures that continuously evolve while you play. Every session becomes a unique musical journey. FEATURES • Instantly generate backing tracks across multiple genres and vibes • Improvise using intuitive melodic keyboards designed to help you sound musical immediately • Explore moods ranging from cinematic and ambient to funky, soulful, and jazzy • Dynamic accompaniment with evolving grooves, fills, and musical variation • Built-in presets inspired by classic jazz standards, neo soul grooves, funk jams, Latin rhythms, and modern atmospheric textures • Adjust tempo, energy, instrumentation, and feel in real time • Create relaxing soundscapes, expressive solos, or energetic jam sessions • Minimal, immersive interface designed for flow and creativity • No music theory knowledge required Whether you want to practice improvisation, relax with expressive music, discover new melodic ideas, or simply lose yourself in creative flow, Harmonics// gives you an instant connection to musical inspiration. Tap into the flow.

Screenshots

LuSID Synthesizer4 screens
Harmonics//3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LuSID Synthesizer at Free against Harmonics//'s $2.99. On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

LuSID Synthesizer is free to download; Harmonics// costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for LuSID Synthesizer against 5.0 for Harmonics//. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
LuSID Synthesizer versus Harmonics//: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuSID SynthesizerHarmonics//
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.4 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB151 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLukasz PomianekCHASE PLACE LLC

Customer experience

LuSID Synthesizer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Harmonics//

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

LuSID Synthesizer

No in-app purchases

None

Harmonics//

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LuSID Synthesizer free?
LuSID Synthesizer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Harmonics// free?
Harmonics// costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LuSID Synthesizer or Harmonics//?
LuSID Synthesizer and Harmonics// are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do LuSID Synthesizer or Harmonics// have ads?
Neither LuSID Synthesizer nor Harmonics// shows ads.

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